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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1914
Page
1
The government files a Sherman Act antitrust action against the New Haven Railroad and its subsidiaries seeking dissolution. The suit cites population density served and alleges monopoly conduct, with Justice Department and road officials having reached a mitigation plan. The stock market reacts to the news.
Montgomery July 23 The Supreme Court cleared Sheriff Lane of Abem bers county by a four to three vote. The impeachment attempt was unsuccessful. Mr and Mrs H A Edwards and Bitle daughter Jeff travel with the courthouse news. Albany. Go for a week’s chair. Best granulated sugar price noted.
In Russia, amid mounting tension, thousands of workers and soldiers confront authorities on Ven…l streets, signaling a volatile climate. The potential for revolution weighs on officials as protests spread and security forces brace for further action.
Little progress reported by the U S board of mediation seeking to notice differences between eight railroads and their enginemen. Employees refuse to enter formal mediation, disputing findings of the former mediation board.
Buddy McMiller, colored, was arrested at the Atlantic Coast Line station by Officer Horace Daugherty on a charge of with and battery. He is accused of striking Sam Purcett, colored, several blows on the head near the Methodist Church. The prisoner said he was only playing.
Ny July 23 A spe ial dispatch notes William Barnes Roosevelt for He hef. Roberson knife demonstration at Malone Hardware Co. T. RL wards and Henry Carmichael of Enterprise in Do than Yesterday. Celery fresh by express to Jay from Kalamazoo. E H Hill leaves Friday for several days at White Springs Florida.
Bishop James H. McCoy arrived at Foster Street Methodist Church as the Do Than District Conference opened led by Stev W P Dickinson. McCoy spoke of his humble journey and past trials during a day of devotion directed by Rev John A Williams.
Twelve babies have died in Cleveland over two days due to extreme heat. The notices mention local stores Red Front and 14 Cent, and an ad offering sale or trade of a touring car and a baby for exchange.
About sixty eight ministers from the Dothan district are expected to attend a conference that begins today and runs through Sunday. Visiting ministers will deliver sermons at intervals.
A short note advertises 250 copies of sheet music featuring latent hits and twostep tunes. It mentions 8 week release, 12 to 1 2 cent copy pricing, and hints at fame and waste as themes.
Mr L E Morgan of Smith and Morgan discusses evolution and natural selection in agriculture in Southeast Alabama. He argues why heredity and adaptation affect local crops and livestock and emphasizes protective laws to sustain species and adjust farming practices in Houston County.
An overshadowed race to reshape agriculture in Southeast Alabama dominates a sweeping report. State and federal officials weigh a cooperative experiment to diversify crops, while local leaders push bank-led farm reforms amid political tensions and cholera concerns.
Dispatches from Mexico indicate little progress toward peace as concessions fail and General Vilaio prepares to appoint a secretary of war. Amid tensions, efforts focus on diplomacy and possible leadership changes while reports from Tampico area shift on how to pursue settlement.
After papers questioned defective hoses the mayor ordered several fire hose companies to send representatives to Dothan. Two firms were unavailable by wire and one is expected today, likely to discuss purchasing new boxes with the council and fire department committees. Fire Chief Zigler says more hoses are needed following a recent blaze where four sections burst.
Councilman Pilcher submitted his resignation Monday night from the city council where he has long been tied to the water works department. The action has not yet been acted upon and the reasons are not known. H R McClintock returns from Birmingham.
London July reports a crucial point in the Buckingham Palace conference to settle the home rule controversy with no agreement yet. Prime Minister Asquith remained gloomy after May talks as suffragists outside hurled stones at the conference, narrowly missing Asquith.
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